I live in Germany and can fly internationally to the US for next to nothing thanks to my mother's flight privileges.

Generally, an inspector doesn't show up unannounced, with an appointment, for an inapplicable trade or component of a house. 

The two common choices for doing so are the self-directed IRA and the Solo 401k.The Solo 401k requires self-employment activity, but will allow you to take participant loans while the IRA does not.A few other Solo 401k benefits:Compared to an IRA, Solo 401k contributions limits are roughly ten times higher.There is no custodial requirement for the 401k.You don't need the additional expense and administration of an LLC to have checkbook control.There is a built in-Roth component whereas IRAs are either traditional or Roth, not both.A spouse can also participate in the same Solo 401k plan.The Solo 401k has additional tax benefits over an IRA when investing into real estate using leverage.The penalties for prohibited transactions are less severe, though it's best not to utilize this benefit :)With either structure, it's generally recommended that you do not commingle retirement and non-retirement assets.

They responded to the email by going to our agency to complain on us saying we sent them a nasty unprofessional email which if a complaint is made it prompts an internal investigation (the board secretary made the complaint).

Although there are a few extra components, seller financing to me feels more fulfilling.

All components rotted with worn finish .Unknown foundation status , with uprights set on blocks and wood.

Your attorney and bank should be able to navigate though the due diligence in international private lending.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Announcement 2014-15  which was released on March 20, 2014

From there I was thinking about being an assistant/ intern to an agent and learning the ropes for a couple of months.

The investment company is international, but use a realtor from my state to handle closings, paperwork, find properties, etc.